Records

There are numerous instances in the Records of sentences (sometimes at variance with the law) of whipping, the stocks, or fines (ranging from 2s. to 40s.) for breach of the Sabbath. A jury trial could be granted in flagrant cases. "Quarreling and fighting" on the Sabbath brought a 40s. fine. Perhaps the most literal enforcement of the Sabbath laws was that of Lieutenant James Wyatt, who was "sharply reproved for his writing a note about common business on the Lord's day, att least in the evening somewhat to soone." And the most unfortunate case was that of Do you want to discover if your CV fits formatting of professional cv?